Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is an established therapy for severe calcific aortic stenosis. Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS) protocols have been shown to improve outcomes for electiv… Read More
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Hydrogel-coated and active clearance chest drains in cardiac surgery: real-world results of a single-center study
Cardiac surgery patients require chest drains for postoperative fluid drainage. Innovations in this field include chemical drain coating and manual clot extraction systems, aiming to provide reduced clotting a… Read More
Unusual and very rare presentation of wrist pain in a man with acute anterior myocardial infarction, a case report and literature of review
As acute myocardial infarction (AMI) prevalence is increasing because of lifestyle changes, the incidence of atypical symptoms in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is rising and making misdiagnosing of this fatal … Read More
Robotic Renal Vein Bypass: A Novel Technique for Treating a Challenging Case of Nutcracker Syndrome
Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2024 Aug;58(6):669-675. doi: 10.1177/15385744241249291. Epub 2024 Apr 19.
ABSTRACT
This case report highlights the successful application of a robotic-assisted surgical approach in managing Nutcracker syndrome. The patient, a 36-year-old female presented with severe symptoms and underwent robotic left renal vein transposition after failing conservative management. The procedure was performed through a minimally invasive approach utilizing the Da Vinci robotic system™ which offers enhanced visualization and precision. However, challenges arose during the renal vein anastomosis due to tension and poor flow through the transposition, requiring two revisions with a bovine pericardial patch. Ultimately, an 8 mm ringed PTFE bypass was anastomosed from the distal left renal vein to the Inferior Vena Cava. Despite these challenges, the patient experienced a successful outcome with complete symptom resolution of this complicated pathology.
PMID:38641903 | DOI:10.1177/15385744241249291
Unusual and very rare presentation of wrist pain in a man with acute anterior myocardial infarction, a case report and literature of review
As acute myocardial infarction (AMI) prevalence is increasing because of lifestyle changes, the incidence of atypical symptoms in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is rising and making misdiagnosing of this fatal … Read More
Exceptionally rare MINOCA: a case of acute myocardial infarction following surgery for Stanford type A aortic dissection
Aortic dissection is a severe cardiovascular condition associated with high mortality rates, particularly in cases of Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD). Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive corona… Read More
Correction: Surgical repair of post myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect: a retrospective analysis of a single institution experience
Combination of pemetrexed with bevacizumab for non-small-cell lung cancer: a meta-analysis study
Combining pemetrexed with bevacizumab may have some potential in improving the efficacy in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and this meta-analysis aims to explore the impact of pemetrexed addi… Read More
Histological evaluation of decellularization of freeze dried and chemically treated indigenously prepared bovine pericardium membrane
Cell Tissue Bank. 2024 May 23. doi: 10.1007/s10561-024-10139-y. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
Decellularization is regarded as a xenogenic antigen-reduction technique because it effectively eliminates all cellular and nuclear components while mitigating any negative impact on the composition, biological functionality, and structural integrity of the remaining extracellular matrix. This study aimed to histologically evaluate native, freeze dried and chemically decellularized bovine pericardium membrane. Also, this study focused on preservation of extracellular matrix after decellularization. Bovine pericardium membrane was decellularized by freeze thaw cycle followed by freeze drying and 1% sodium dodecyl sulphate. Unprocessed pericardium was used as control. The effectiveness of Decellularization was assessed based on the reduction of histologically visible nuclei. Decellularization by freeze thaw cycle followed by freeze drying resulted in 17.84% reduction in nuclei content and decellularization by sodium dodecyl sulphate results in 92% reduction in nuclei content compare to control group. Picrosirius red staining for freeze dried group displayed loosely organised, thin collagen bundles that exhibit reddish-yellow birefringence and sodium dodecyl sulfate group revealed dense collagen bundles that are parallelly organised and compact, exhibiting reddish-yellow birefringence and showed good structural integrity. These results suggested that the sodium do decyl sulfate showed optimal decellularization results with better extracellular matrix preservation. It may be a suitable protocol for producing a suitable scaffold for periodontal tissue regeneration.
PMID:38780817 | DOI:10.1007/s10561-024-10139-y
Periareolar minimally invasive approach for cardiac surgery: a case series and description of technique with a review of literature
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has garnered significant attention for its potential benefits, including decreased surgical trauma, accelerated recovery, and improved aesthetic outcomes. This case se… Read More